Corinthians right-back dropped from Brazil squad after thigh injury

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·23 February 2026

Corinthians right-back dropped from Brazil squad after thigh injury

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians’ right-back Gi Fernandes has been cut from the Brazilian Women’s National Team call-up due to a left thigh rectus femoris injury, which prevents her from participating in the preparatory friendlies in March. In her place, coach Arthur Elias has called up right-back Bruninha, who plays for Gotham FC in the United States.

In addition to Gi, left-back Isabela from Paris Saint-Germain was also released from the squad after suffering a right thigh biceps femoris injury, and her spot went to forward Aline Gomes, who plays for Pachuca in Mexico.

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“Unfortunately, with a heavy heart, I come to announce my withdrawal from the Brazilian National Team. This is a very difficult moment for me. I was living days of great expectation and anxiety as it was my first call-up, dreaming of making a great debut and representing our country in the best way possible,” wrote Gi on social media.

“But in my last game for Corinthians, right in the opening minutes, in a specific play, I felt discomfort in my left thigh. I tried to continue in the match, but realized it wasn’t a normal pain. The next morning, I woke up feeling better, started treatment, and underwent tests. I was confident and praying that it was nothing serious. But I really did have an injury there. And unfortunately, the recovery time won’t be enough for me to represent the National Team at this moment,” she added.

Gi’s injury happened last Friday, still in the first half of the 2-2 draw between Corinthians and Fluminense in the Brazilian Championship, when the player left the field in pain and was seen limping as she exited the stadium.

This call-up would have been Gi’s first for the senior national team. Among the athletes called up to represent Brazil are Lelê, Thais Ferreira, Tamires, Duda Sampaio, Ana Vitória, Gabi Zanotti, and Jaqueline for Brazil, while Dayana Rodríguez was called up for Venezuela, Belén Aquino for Uruguay, and Gisela Robledo for Colombia.

Due to the FIFA break, the Brabas will only return to the pitch on March 13, when they face Palmeiras at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Barueri, for the third round of the Women’s Brasileirão. Timão won against Atlético-MG in the tournament opener and drew with Fluminense in the following match.

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